A Medical Miscellany

The Bogus Doctor

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:15:57 GMT

In this episode we uncover a bogus orthopedic surgeon and try to decide exactly what a doctor is! Please note the ‘beeps’ in this episode are to ensure that we maintain confidentiality by removing names.

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Patients and Surgeons

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:14:09 GMT

In episode two we find out what a patient is, and wince at the story of the man who removed his own kidney stone.

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Resurrectionists, Anatomy and the Body

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:13:54 GMT

Beware of discussions on human dissection!! This episode explores how surgeons got hold of bodies to learn about anatomy.

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Pain and the Placebo Effect

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:13:38 GMT

Pete suffers from a spot of arthritis and Sean has hurt himself skiing, so we chat about pain and the concept of the placebo effect.

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Diagnosis

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:13:23 GMT

In this episode we discuss how doctors make a diagnosis and Pete tells an anecdote about the Emperor Hirohito.

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More Diagnosis

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:13:09 GMT

The delights of diagnosis by urine are unveiled.

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The Circulation of the Blood

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:12:42 GMT

Galen versus Harvey - What is going on with that red stuff that squirts out of your veins?

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Self-Experimenting Doctors

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:12:25 GMT

We get sidetracked by an extremely gory anecdote before moving on to pay tribute to those brave (foolish?) doctors who experiment upon themselves.

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More Self Experimenters

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:12:12 GMT

In this episode we meet some of Pete's medical heroes - more doctors who have risked everything to find a cure.

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Plagues and Pestilence

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:11:55 GMT

The Black Death and other equally gruesome content. Wear your mask.

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Trailer for Series One

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:11:33 GMT

A brief trailer for the first series of ten podcasts.

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